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Borůvkové pivo

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A dark blueberry beer from the family brewery Chodovar in Chodová Planá. Borůvkové is the Czech word for blueberry, and the beer is dark in style. The Plevka family has led the brewery since 1992.

ABV
4.0%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
berrydark fruitfruity
berry
dark fruit
fruity
Aroma
Fresh blueberry aromatics dominate the nose, supported by soft dark fruit notes that suggest plum and blackcurrant.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Borůvkové pivo

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to dark brown in the glass, with excellent clarity revealing the beer's deep ruby undertones. A modest white head forms and settles into a thin collar with fair lacing retention. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily.

deep amber-brownclearfine carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

Fresh blueberry aromatics dominate the nose, supported by soft dark fruit notes that suggest plum and blackcurrant. Subtle malt undertones provide a light, grainy backbone without overshadowing the fruit character. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no sharp or fermentation-forward edges.

fresh blueberrydark fruitsoft malt notesclean

◐ Taste

Blueberry flavor leads the palate with natural berry sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness. The mid-palate shows layered dark fruit character without weight or cloying sensation. Minimal hop presence and low IBUs allow the fruit adjuncts to remain the focal point, while a light malt structure provides gentle support throughout.

bright berry sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth palatelight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and clean, with blueberry notes fading gracefully into a dry, crisp aftertaste. No lingering harshness or artificial fruit flavor remains.

refreshingdry finishfruit fades cleanly
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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